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Tokyo Tech team develops low-cost germanium-free solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have devised a low-cost, scalable approach to developing all-solid-state batteries, improving prospects for scaling up the technology for widespread use in electric vehicles, communications and other industrial applications. It exhibited an ionic conductivity of 1.2 Si 1.08 ]P 1.65

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Volvo Car Corporation developing flywheel kinetic energy recovery system; considering broad application

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Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) has received a grant of 6.57 SKF is also a partner in the Ricardo-led KinerStor project to demonstrate the viability of low-cost flywheel hybrid systems ( earlier post ). million Swedish kronor (US$1.05 During retardation, the braking energy causes the flywheel to spin at up to 60,000 revs per minute.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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SPX Service Solutions, a business unit of SPX Corporation ( earlier post ), and Aker Wade Power Technologies, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of advanced fast charging systems ( earlier post ), signed a letter of intent jointly to develop a new family of practical electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers for the global vehicle market.

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Balqon Corporation introduces HIQAP industrial lithium-ion packs to replace lead-acid batteries

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Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, has introduced high-capacity lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. —Balwinder Samra, CEO of Balqon Corporation.

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TU Delft heading European collaborative RD project on high-energy, low-cost, high-safety Li-ion traction batteries

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The outcome will be a newly developed cell, manufactured and tested by end-users, consisting of i) a newly formulated Si-negative electrode, ii) newly designed low cost salts, and iii) modified positive electrodes. Automotive industry: Volvo Technology Corporation (SE); Renault S.A.S.

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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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The vehicles are designed from the ground-up with safety, sustainability, and comfort in mind, and have been thoroughly tested by drivers across the country. A strengthened door on the driver’s side for additional protection, and an ergonomically designed driver’s cabin and cargo area for safe, and easy movement inside the van.

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Cabot Corporation partnering with Argonne, SAFT in DOE-funded project for development of low-cobalt cathodes

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Cabot Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in an advanced vehicle technologies research project that is part of a large, $80-million funding package ( earlier post ). economic growth.